Candy Crush

French architect and designer India Mahdavi brings her caffeine fantasy to life with Nespresso’s Festive collection.

From the pink walls of one of London’s most Instagrammed spots, The Gallery at Sketch, to the offbeat pastel-hued interiors of Jean-François Piège’s restaurant at Hôtel Thoumieux in Paris, celebrated colour maestro India Mahdavi has racked up an impressive portfolio of iconic designs throughout her illustrious career. No doubt, Mahdavi owns a unique flair for rich aesthetics, and this holiday season, she takes her talents in a different direction, through an exclusive collaboration with Nespresso.

PARISIAN INFUSIONS

Featuring a limited-edition range of Nespresso variations, Mahdavi’s take on the Festive collection encapsulates the essence of a traditional French pâtisserie, and promises a delectable twist to your morning coffee. “I wanted these new capsules to appear as imaginary delights, floating like sweet clouds in the sky,” Mahdavi muses. Indeed, the Festive capsules come in delightful shades of pastel green and bubblegum pink, resembling colourful sweets that can be found in classic candy stores. The result of Mahdavi’s whimsical touches? Velvety hazelnut-flavoured Variations Paris Praliné and scrumptious almond-flavoured Variations Paris Macaron, both fused with Nespresso’s Livanto blend. If these rich pâtisserie staples aren’t to your taste, the true-to-tradition Variations Paris Black espresso has got you covered, whether it’s conquering that mid-afternoon slump or pulling an all-nighter. Variations Paris Macaron, with its sugared almond flavour and Livanto cereal notes, is the perfect caffeine match to your AM croissant, while Variations Paris Praliné is a caramel pleasure made robust through tinges of roasted hazelnut. Your serving of a praline dessert, perfectly encapsulated in a warm mug.

A TASTE OF DECADENCE

“Nespresso speaks to the senses,” Mahdavi explains, before adding, “but I wanted to add a hint of reverie by creating delightful capsules for the eyes to relish and to then fly away in each and everyone’s imagination.” Undoubtedly, Mahdavi and Nespresso have come up with the must-have treats for the season, in a collection that appeals to coffee lovers, design enthusiasts, and dreamers, too. The Nespresso Festive collection is available until December 31 at Nespresso, F241, First Floor, The Gardens Mall. Tel: 1800 80 7001; or through orders at www.nespresso.com